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any action, or assisting others m taking any action, which would interfere with Seller's authority and control as set forth in this Section 8.9(a). (b) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Article VIII, the party managing the Resolution of Pre-Closing Environmental Issues shall keep the other party reasonably in formed of all material developments concerning the Resolution of Pre-Closing Environmental Issues including: (i) promptly furnishing the other party a copy of all written correspondence and other documents to or from any Government Authority or other third party; {ii) giving the other party reasonable advance notice of, and the opportunity to attend, any meeting with any Government Authority or other third party; and (iii) reasonably in advance of submission to a Government Authority or other third party, furnishing the other party a copy of any draft pleading, compliance schedule, scope of work, Remedial Action plan, clean-up standard, permit, compliance order, consent agreement, consent order, memorandum of understanding or other agree ment', consultant's report, and other material documents. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Art icle VIII, the party managing the Resolution of Pre-Closing -171-